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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,254.08, 22,430.49 and 8,802.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,254.08, 22,430.49 and 8,802.08 is: 12,146.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,254.08 : 22,430.49 = 8,802.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,254.08/22,430.49 = 8,802.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,254.08x = 22,430.49 × 8,802.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,254.08x = 197,434,967.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,434,967.42/16,254.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,146.79

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